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‘Slanted’ is Powerful and Heartbreaking
Movies Sarah Callen 6/14/25 Movies Sarah Callen 6/14/25

‘Slanted’ is Powerful and Heartbreaking

Slanted is funny and heart-warming and will leave you with much to think about. I hope that this film will become available for distribution—it’s definitely a worthwhile watch.

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‘DJ Ahmet’ is Filled with Humor and Depth
Movies Sarah Callen 6/11/25 Movies Sarah Callen 6/11/25

‘DJ Ahmet’ is Filled with Humor and Depth

DJ Ahmet is a coming-of-age film, but it’s also about so much more. It works as a comedy and a family drama, whether you’re living in North Macedonia, the US, or somewhere else.

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I Hope ‘Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning’ is the End
Movies Sarah Callen 6/7/25 Movies Sarah Callen 6/7/25

I Hope ‘Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning’ is the End

Playing on the nostalgia of the audience is a great move, but for me, it just made me want something else—to go back to a simpler time and the scaled-back version of these movies.

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‘Liquor Bank’ and Supporting Indie Films
Movies, Interview Sarah Callen 5/31/25 Movies, Interview Sarah Callen 5/31/25

‘Liquor Bank’ and Supporting Indie Films

We were honored to host writer and director Marcellus Cox and executive producer Adam Freed on the podcast to discuss their short film Liquor Bank.

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Revisiting ‘The Empire Strikes Back’
Movies Sarah Callen 5/23/25 Movies Sarah Callen 5/23/25

Revisiting ‘The Empire Strikes Back’

This film came out nearly 45 years ago, and it is still utterly captivating. The dialogue, set pieces, and endearing characters make this film a blast to watch.

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‘Sinners’ is Stunning
Movies Sarah Callen 5/9/25 Movies Sarah Callen 5/9/25

‘Sinners’ is Stunning

Sinners is the type of movie that I’ve been waiting for this year—technically impressive, thematically rich, and a really great time in the theater.

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‘Matchstick Men’ is a Perfect Nic Cage Vehicle
Movies Sarah Callen 5/2/25 Movies Sarah Callen 5/2/25

‘Matchstick Men’ is a Perfect Nic Cage Vehicle

I was captivated by Roy the entire time, and I think that’s in large part due to Nic Cage’s performance.

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‘Kneecap’ is a Wild and Important Film
Movies Sarah Callen 4/25/25 Movies Sarah Callen 4/25/25

‘Kneecap’ is a Wild and Important Film

As the assault on indigenous languages grows stronger, films like Kneecap will become even more important.

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I Finally Watched ‘In Bruges’
Movies Sarah Callen 4/18/25 Movies Sarah Callen 4/18/25

I Finally Watched ‘In Bruges’

If you haven’t yet seen In Bruges, I recommend it. It will keep you laughing and will leave you with something to think about as the credits roll.

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‘G20’ is a Movie that Exists
Movies Sarah Callen 4/12/25 Movies Sarah Callen 4/12/25

‘G20’ is a Movie that Exists

I will watch anything that Viola Davis is in, even if it is otherwise a mediocre film.

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‘Black Bag’ is a Blast!
Movies Sarah Callen 3/28/25 Movies Sarah Callen 3/28/25

‘Black Bag’ is a Blast!

Black Bag is a spy thriller, but it’s also so much more than that. It takes a formula that we know and love and does something interesting with it.

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Was ‘Mickey 17’ Released at the Wrong Time?
Movies Sarah Callen 3/21/25 Movies Sarah Callen 3/21/25

Was ‘Mickey 17’ Released at the Wrong Time?

Mickey 17 is incredibly ambitious and really swings for the fences, which is exciting to see. However, it simply has too many storylines for us to go very deep in any of them.

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‘Point Break’ Still Rocks!
Movies Sarah Callen 3/14/25 Movies Sarah Callen 3/14/25

‘Point Break’ Still Rocks!

Point Break is incredibly beloved and now I understand why. Who doesn’t want to spend more time with Bodhi and his bros?

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‘Sing Sing’ and the Importance of Human Dignity
Movies Sarah Callen 2/21/25 Movies Sarah Callen 2/21/25

‘Sing Sing’ and the Importance of Human Dignity

Incarcerated people have dignity and worth, just like those of us on the outside, and Sing Sing is an important reminder of that fact.

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‘Heretic’ is Surprising
Movies Sarah Callen 2/7/25 Movies Sarah Callen 2/7/25

‘Heretic’ is Surprising

The stand out of Heretic is Hugh Grant as Mr. Reed. This film doesn’t work without him.

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‘Anora’ is Hilarious and Heartfelt
Movies Sarah Callen 1/31/25 Movies Sarah Callen 1/31/25

‘Anora’ is Hilarious and Heartfelt

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‘The Dark Knight’ Still Thrills
Movies Sarah Callen 1/9/25 Movies Sarah Callen 1/9/25

‘The Dark Knight’ Still Thrills

Nolan and the team really outdid themselves with The Dark Knight, and with so many years of the MCU dominating superhero films, it was a joy to revisit this different take on heroes.

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Robert Eggers’ ‘Nosferatu’ is Gorgeous
Movies Sarah Callen 1/2/25 Movies Sarah Callen 1/2/25

Robert Eggers’ ‘Nosferatu’ is Gorgeous

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